"It can be truly difficult to acknowledge you need help and seek that help out. Thank you for taking the first step in the path to healing! I provide therapy utilizing a relational, collaborative, person-centered approach. The fundamental basis of any relationship is centered on trust. I model this by strengthening rapport and creating a comfortable, non-judgmental space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and address your reasons for coming to therapy. I believe my role as a therapist is to guide my client(s) as they navigate through life stressors, reprocess distressing experiences, and increase self-awareness. "

"I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, coping with adjustment and life transitions, anger issues, and marriage and couples counseling. Assisting individuals in navigating existential concerns and stage-of-life challenges (with a focus on working with adolescents and adults) is a particular interest of mine. I have benefited from specialized training in the delivery of culturally informed (and culturally sensitive) therapy, and strive to incorporate these principles in my work."

"The way you feel today, no matter how bad, is just this day in time. Yet, times of crisis and struggle are powerful opportunities for change. We are here to help you through the difficult phases of your life. We strive to empower you to identify and use your strengths, and to manifest inner and outer changes resulting in greater happiness, self-assurance, and choices in your life. We are committed to support and help you achieve meaningful and lasting positive transformation tailored uniquely to you."

"One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the time and space for healing and growth. In therapy, my goal is to help you find and nurture your authentic nature, and to honor the wisdom gained from your lived experiences. Our work will consider the various intersecting aspects of your identity and the social, professional, and other cultural contexts in which you exist. I believe that as you experience yourself holistically, on your own and with guidance, you can naturally open yourself to more opportunities for healing, connection, growth, and other meaningful change."

"Therapy is not dependent on one life event or one aspect of a person, but a process in a lifelong journey. Since therapy is unique for everyone, I empower everyone to explain what works for them in therapy and to have a therapeutic relationship tailored to their specific needs and goals. In the safety of therapy, the foundation for healing and growth is built. This process creates meaning out of the past and present, using our strengths and resiliencies to make our now what we want, and seeing a future with hope."

"My work is focused on delivering culturally competent, research-based treatment to individuals across the lifespan. I believe that all therapy should center on giving "care for the whole person." Thus, I work to help my clients develop and harness their strengths as well as to alleviate their symptoms of sadness, stress, and anxiety. I specialize in working with children and adults coping with anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disturbances, and difficulties in adjusting to life changes."

"I hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families coping with anxiety, depression, anger, and AD/HD. I believe that empathic and accepting relationships are the key toward helping individuals move towards positive growth. My goal in working with children is to empower the child while collaborating with caregivers and teachers in order to better understand how the child is functioning from different perspectives. When working with children and adolescents I use a combination of methods, including talk, non-directed play and activity based therapy models."

"Finding solutions to "Heal Hearts and Mend Minds", is the vision of Solutions Counseling & Consulting Group. With a combined 26 years of behavioral/mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, and public health experience, our group of trained mental health professionals are here to assist you in finding ways to not only handle, but conquer your every day challenges. "

"I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed my internship at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. Throughout my training, I have gained experience working with children, adolescents, and their families across a variety of settings. My work focuses on the holistic assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with behavior concerns, attention difficulties, developmental differences (including Autism Spectrum Disorders), selective mutism, and general mood concerns. I practice from a family systems perspective and am trained in a number of evidence based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)."

""Strive for Success and Live your best life" Everyone encounters obstacles in life but it important to learn how to build resiliency within yourself so that you can reach positive life goals and not allow negative circumstances to dictate your success. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor experienced in assisting children, adolescents,teens and adults in reaching positive life goals. I have extensive experience working with traumatized children with mental health diagnoses. However within my career span I have experience doing martial and family counseling. As well as working with adults with and without mental health diagnoses."

"I received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL in 2008 and have been working as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for ten years. I enjoy working with children and adolescents ages 5-18, adults, and families coping with concerns including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issues, co-dependency, depression, domestic violence, divorce and parenting issues. My theoretical orientation stems from a family systems approach. "

"My clients consist of children and families that have difficulties with emotional and behavioral problems. In which theses problems may be seen at home, school and the community. So it is ideal for me to be able to assist families with developing new plans, problem solve and work on building healthier attachment and relationships. Change can be difficult and good at the same time. Working on better managing a child behavioral and emotional concerns are my priority."

"I have a profound desire to work alongside people that are on a journey to their own personal freedom, which can look differently for everyone. I provide therapy for people that are curious about who they are and their own surroundings. People that I support typically have a desire to process past experiences in order to learn about the impact it has had on their current well-being. I can support you to give words to your experience and create new ways to manage and build the life you aspire for. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families build insight, repair relationships, and process their experiences."

"My beliefs are clients hold the keys to their own healing and addressing the trauma in their lives. You have to be the driving force and navigator behind the pursuit of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The act of being heard and understood is healing in-and-of itself, but an outside view, to guide or push us down the path of self-enlightenment and self-healing, helps. I understand the idea & process of gaining self-awareness via counseling can seem overwhelming and intimidating, but I believe it's actually a safe opportunity for personal growth, development, and achievement."

"In a world of constant transitions, at times it is challenging to feel settled with change.I believe therapy is an outlet to discuss, explore, and change aspects of our lives that are causing distress. Everyone has the ability to cope with life changes, and therapy allows a supportive, non-judgmental space to talk through feelings. I provide action-oriented, supportive, feminist, and person-centered psychotherapy. I am a bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) and bi-cultural therapist that understands cultural influences and can express feelings and thoughts in a language that my clients feel comfortable."

"I work from an attachment-based, psychodynamic approach that emphasizes the importance of developing insight into the origins of clients' symptoms and stressors. I incorporate CBT- and mindfulness-based strategies to provide thorough, individualized interventions for my clients. I believe that difficult life experiences and negative self-assumptions significantly impact an individual's development and capacity for relationships. However, the impact of these experiences can be mitigated in the context of a supportive, therapeutic relationship. I strive to provide an experience of genuine connection that supports each individual's unique development of self-awareness, insight, and effective strategies for change."

"Navigating life transitions is not always a straight-forward road and it helps to have a road map and at times, a traveling companion. The truth is that all people have moments in life when they need the support of a trusted person who can help think through and strategize ways to build the life that they want. As a social worker of 19 years with expertise in life transitions, relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, I can help you to connect with the best of who you are and who you want to become."

"We all experience events, moments, and feelings that are too much to bear alone, and we all should have a safe, judgement-free space where we can regain focus and strength. One should have the means to vent about daily struggles, regain confidence through skill building, strengthen relationships through positive communication, process painful events, or regain a sense of direction in life. I seek to provide a space where any or all of the above could be accomplished at your own pace. I strive to ensure that your effort is respected and valued by being honest, empathetic, and straightforward."

"Internal struggles, relational issues, adjustments, anxiety, or other life challenges, may be our reason for seeking out counseling. Pursuing counseling is an excellent first step. No matter what age - grade school through retirement age - you do not have to encounter life challenges on your own. My goal is to provide you with a safe space where you can vent, process, or discover, with no judgement. I hope to help you find the perfect skill or tool to utilize and work through this current moment, so that you may flourish into the best person you can be."